Subaru unveiled a brand new particular model of the Forester known as XT-Version, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of all-wheel-drive outfitted Subaru fashions. The Forester XT-Version debuted within the Japanese market with delicate styling cues and adventure-friendly gear options.

The XT-Version is predicated on the Sport trim of the JDM-spec Subaru Forester. It’s visually distinguished by the Geyser Blue exterior shade which is obtainable for the primary time in Japan, coming from the North American spec mannequin. For potential house owners that don’t like blue, Subaru is providing the choices of white, grey, and black shades. All of them are mixed with black accents throughout the bodywork (grille, mirrors, bumpers, spoiler, roof rails, and so on), and a cool set of dark-finished 18-inch aluminum wheels.

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The dark-themed cabin options water-repellent material / artificial leather-based upholstery for the seats with silver contrasting stitching, aluminum-style inserts on the middle tunnel, and blaze gun metallic accents on the dashboard. The inside lights have been upgraded to LEDs, whereas the cargo area has a sensible water-repellent ground cowl so you’ll be able to carry gear like snowboards, mountain boots, or skis with out making a multitude.

Weirdly, the XT-Version doesn’t have an infotainment, with a black plastic cowl and a small storage shelf changing the central touchscreen present in dearer trims just like the STI Sport. At the very least, Subaru added the EyeSight Security Plus ADAS bundle and the digital mirror to the usual gear.

There are not any adjustments beneath the bonnet the place the 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine produces 175 hp (130 kW / 177 PS) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque. Energy is transmitted to all 4 wheels by the Lineartronic CVT gearbox and Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD system. Observe that the primary Subaru that includes an all-wheel-drive system was the Leone Property again in 1972, adopted by many cool AWD fashions within the subsequent 50 years.

The Subaru Forester XT-Version is already obtainable in Japan priced from ¥3,355,000 ($25,419). The one possibility is the electrical tailgate including one other ¥55,000 ($417) to the worth of the SUV. Thoughts you, the fifth-gen Subaru Forester was launched in 2018 and obtained a facelift in 2021 which implies it would stay out there for just a few extra years earlier than the following era arrives. It stays to be seen if the XT-Version might be provided in different markets outdoors Japan.